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Launching of the book, “We must have a Navy”, to coincide with the 65th Navy Day celebrations
The book, “We must have a Navy”, which speaks volumes about the Navy in Sri Lanka from a Crown Colony to a Sovereign Republic, written by Instructor Lieutenant Commander (retd) Somasiri Devendra was launched at the 65th Navy Day celebrations get-together held on 19th December 2015 at SLNS Rangalla. ...
2015-12-21
Annual get-together of the families of war heroes at SLN Dockyard
A family get-together of naval personnel killed and wounded in action were held at SLN Dockyard in Trincomalee on 18th December 2015....
2015-12-19
Commander of the Navy declares open the newly built golf driving range at Welisara
The newly-built Aqua Golf Driving Range at the Welisara Naval Complex was declared open by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne on 18th December 2015....
2015-12-19
Navy seize 5 kilograms of gold hidden inside a fishing boat
Naval troops attached to SLNS Thammanna of the North Central Command in a pre-dawn raid conducted on 18th November 2015 on information received, seized a haul of 5 kilograms of gold, which had been hidden inside a fiber glass dingy at the seas of North of Urumalai. ...
2015-12-19
State Minister of Defence declares open newly-constructed Sailors Married Quarters Complex at Welisara
The State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene declared open the newly-constructed Sailors Married Quarters at the Welisara on 18th December 2015....
2015-12-18
US Deputy Assistant Secretary calls on Commander of the Navy
The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence, Ms Amy Searight called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 18th December 2015....
2015-12-18
Commander of the Navy declares open the NR&D Wing at Welisara
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne declared open the new building of the Naval Research and Development Wing at the Welisara Naval Complex on 18th December 2015....
2015-12-18
Nineteen SLN officers graduate from DSCSC Course No. 9
The graduation ceremony of the Course No. 09 of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) was held at the main auditorium of the DSCSC on 17th December 2015 with the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene gracing the occasion as the chief guest. ...
2015-12-18
Four Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to arrest four Indian fishermen along with an Indian fishing trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters North West of Delft island on 17th December 2015. ...
2015-12-17
British Naval and Air Adviser calls on Commander of the Navy
The British Naval and Air Adviser to Sri Lanka Captain, Stuart Borland, called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo on 15th December 2015. ...
2015-12-15
Navy Ball 2015 a grand success
Steeped in rich traditions and customs unique to a sea going arm, the Sri Lanka Navy is second to none when it comes to socialization and quality entertainment....
2015-12-14
Naval troops arrest a persons with 90 kilograms of sambur meat
Naval troops attached to SLNS Barana of the North Western Naval Command on information received arrested a person with 90 kilograms of sambur meat in the general area of Karuwalakuda on 13th December 2015....
2015-12-14
Navy beat CH & FC
Navy Sports Club beat Colombo Hockey and Football Club (CH & FC) 67–6 in their first round Dialog Inter-club ‘A’ division league rugby match, which was worked off at the Race Course Ground in Colombo on 12th December 2015....
2015-12-12
Navy flag blessing ceremony held at the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
In view of the 65th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a flag blessing ceremony was held at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura on 12th December 2015 under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne. ...
2015-12-12
Western Naval Command conducts a special blood donation campaign in view of SLN’s 65th anniversary
In view of the 65th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy, a special blood donation campaign was held at the Western Naval Command Hospital in Welisara on 10th December 2015....
2015-12-12
